Three arrested after multi-county police chase ends in Aurora
A police chase that stretched across multiple counties ended with three arrests in Aurora Wednesday. The DuPage County State's Attorney's Office says police in Bellwood began pursuing a vehicle believed to be connected to a shooting on Interstate 88. Authorities say the chase continued past Oak Brook with speeds...
Chicago school mourns loss of beloved teacher shot to death in Washington Heights
Phyllis Goolsby had worked at the school since 2011 and was adored by her students and colleagues.
11 Chicago-Suburb Italian Restaurants Worth The Drive
Chicago dominates the Italian food conversation, yet some of the most memorable plates sit a short drive beyond the skyline. In the suburbs of Illinois, kitchens turn out silky pasta, crackling wood-fired pizzas, and sauces that taste like someone actually cared enough to cook them properly. These restaurants rarely...
Powerful winds knock down trees in Chicago suburbs
Several trees were knocked down by strong winds overnight in suburban Chicago.
Chicago woman speaks out after downtown hate crime attack
CHICAGO - A Chicago woman is speaking out after she says she was attacked in a downtown hate crime, describing a moment that has left her shaken and distrustful. For safety, she is identified only as Jada. Chicago police say 36-year-old Edwin Barron faces hate crime and aggravated battery charges...
Chicago mayor announces return of ‘historic annual event’ | FULL REMARKS
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Thursday the city of Chicago will host the second annual Chicago River Swim, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Parolee put gun to child’s head during 7-Eleven holdup, prosecutors allege
A man on parole for armed robbery is now accused of pointing a gun at a 13-year-old’s head and threatening to shoot the child during a convenience store holdup in the Clearing neighborhood. Adam Butts, 37, was recently arrested and charged in connection with the December 28, 2024, robbery...
Man stabbed on CTA Red Line platform in River North, Chicago police say
A man was stabbed on a CTA Red Line platform in River North Thursday night, Chicago police said.
Stony Island Shake-Up, South Shore Strip Poised To Become Next Big Hub
Stony Island Avenue, long treated as a fast way to cut through the South Side, is being reimagined as the main event. A city-commissioned panel is pitching a plan to turn the corridor from E. 56th to E. 79th streets into a South Shore hub for retail, entertainment, tourism and higher education, with the street...
Mystery Plunge Death Rocks Near North Side Intersection
A 30-year-old woman was found dead Thursday evening on Chicago's Near North Side after what police say appears to be a fall from a nearby building. Officers discovered her unresponsive near North St. Clair Street and Ohio Street, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. The discovery drew a swift police response as...
